WSET Level 3 Questions and Correct
Answers
How many Beaujolais Crus are there?
✓ ~~~ 10
How many Pradikat levels are there?
✓ ~~~ 6
What are the five main grape varieties for red Port production?
✓ ~~~ Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto
Cao
Describe a continental climate
✓ ~~~ greatest difference in temperature between summer and winter
short and dry summers
large, rapid temperature drop in autumn
Define a maritime climate
✓ ~~~ Low annual difference between hottest and coldest months
Rainfall evenly spread throughout the year helping to moderate temperature and
elongate the growing season
Describe a Mediterranean climate
✓ ~~~ Low temperature difference between the hotter and colder months
Summers are warm and dry. Low rainfall in the warmer months
Name the 3 important reasons for trellising
✓ ~~~ To control the amount of sunlight affecting the grapes
To help air circulation through the leaves and grapes, especially helpful in damp
climates
For mechanisation
What are the 4 main village appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise?
✓ ~~~ Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny
Name the two most famous village appellations in Maconnais
✓ ~~~ Pouilly Fuisse and Saint Veran
Name the 4 most productive/important Beaujolais Crus
✓ ~~~ Morgon, Moulin a Vent, Fleurie and Brouilly
How many appellation levels are there for Alsace (still wines)?
✓ ~~~ 2
What are the 4 noble varieties of Alsace?
, ✓ ~~~ Riesling
Pinot Gris
Muscat
Gewürztraminer
What is the only red grape variety allowed in Alsace?
✓ ~~~ Pinot Noir
There are two types of Muscat used in Alsace. Which makes the best wines?
✓ ~~~ Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Is Rose de Loire dry, sweet or both?
✓ ~~~ Always dry
What grapes is Cabernet d'Anjou made of?
✓ ~~~ Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
What type and style of wine is Cabernet d'Anjou?
✓ ~~~ Rose made in a medium-dry / medium sweet style
What is the main grape variety for the production of Rose d'Anjou?
✓ ~~~ Grolleau
What grape variety must Condrieu be made of?
✓ ~~~ Viognier only!
Besides Viognier, what are the other two white grapes permitted in the Northern
Rhône?
✓ ~~~ Marsanne and Roussanne
Which is the most important variety in Bordeaux for sweet wines?
✓ ~~~ Semillon
What characteristic does Semillon bring to a blend?
✓ ~~~ Body
Name the 3 white varieties of Bordeaux
✓ ~~~ Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle
What is the name of the vine species used to make the world's quality wines?
✓ ~~~ Vitis Vinifera
A 'crossing' makes a new variety from:
A) vitis vinifera x American vine
B) vitis vinifera x vitis vinifera
Answers
How many Beaujolais Crus are there?
✓ ~~~ 10
How many Pradikat levels are there?
✓ ~~~ 6
What are the five main grape varieties for red Port production?
✓ ~~~ Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto
Cao
Describe a continental climate
✓ ~~~ greatest difference in temperature between summer and winter
short and dry summers
large, rapid temperature drop in autumn
Define a maritime climate
✓ ~~~ Low annual difference between hottest and coldest months
Rainfall evenly spread throughout the year helping to moderate temperature and
elongate the growing season
Describe a Mediterranean climate
✓ ~~~ Low temperature difference between the hotter and colder months
Summers are warm and dry. Low rainfall in the warmer months
Name the 3 important reasons for trellising
✓ ~~~ To control the amount of sunlight affecting the grapes
To help air circulation through the leaves and grapes, especially helpful in damp
climates
For mechanisation
What are the 4 main village appellations of the Cote Chalonnaise?
✓ ~~~ Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny
Name the two most famous village appellations in Maconnais
✓ ~~~ Pouilly Fuisse and Saint Veran
Name the 4 most productive/important Beaujolais Crus
✓ ~~~ Morgon, Moulin a Vent, Fleurie and Brouilly
How many appellation levels are there for Alsace (still wines)?
✓ ~~~ 2
What are the 4 noble varieties of Alsace?
, ✓ ~~~ Riesling
Pinot Gris
Muscat
Gewürztraminer
What is the only red grape variety allowed in Alsace?
✓ ~~~ Pinot Noir
There are two types of Muscat used in Alsace. Which makes the best wines?
✓ ~~~ Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Is Rose de Loire dry, sweet or both?
✓ ~~~ Always dry
What grapes is Cabernet d'Anjou made of?
✓ ~~~ Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
What type and style of wine is Cabernet d'Anjou?
✓ ~~~ Rose made in a medium-dry / medium sweet style
What is the main grape variety for the production of Rose d'Anjou?
✓ ~~~ Grolleau
What grape variety must Condrieu be made of?
✓ ~~~ Viognier only!
Besides Viognier, what are the other two white grapes permitted in the Northern
Rhône?
✓ ~~~ Marsanne and Roussanne
Which is the most important variety in Bordeaux for sweet wines?
✓ ~~~ Semillon
What characteristic does Semillon bring to a blend?
✓ ~~~ Body
Name the 3 white varieties of Bordeaux
✓ ~~~ Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscadelle
What is the name of the vine species used to make the world's quality wines?
✓ ~~~ Vitis Vinifera
A 'crossing' makes a new variety from:
A) vitis vinifera x American vine
B) vitis vinifera x vitis vinifera
